Apple announces iWork for iCloud with Office document support

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Internet, Microsoft, Software,

During yesterday's WWDC 2013 keynote, Apple's Roger Rosner took the stage to show off iWork for iCloud, a new feature coming to iCloud later this fall. The new cloud productivity suite, now available to Apple developers in beta, allows users to create and edit Numbers, Keynote, and Pages documents right in the web browser, regardless of browser or operating system. This gives Windows users the ability to create and edit iWork documents for the first time.

During the demo, it was revealed that the iWork for iCloud suite will be feature-rich, allowing users to drag-and-drop images right into the app, and use multitouch gestures to manipulate media. Additionally, iWork for iCloud allows users to add and edit Microsoft Office documents for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This makes it easy for users of multiple platforms to work with documents without missing out on essential features.

OS X 10.9 Mavericks Developer Preview now live

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, PC / Laptop, Software,

After a rough start following the WWDC 2013 keynote which saw Apple's servers melt under the pressure of thousands of devs all trying to grab iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks, we can now confirm that it is safe for developers to head to the Dev Portal to grab a copy of OS X 10.9, with speedy download speeds to boot.

Safari 6.1 will also bring new sidebar, Shared Links to Mountain Lion

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: PC / Laptop, Software,

Safari 6.1 was announced during today's WWDC 2013 keynote, and brings a new Top Sites layout into the mix, along with a redesigned sidebar for accessing bookmarks, Reading List, and the new Shared Links section (which pulls in links that are shared by people you follow on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.) The features were shown as part of the new OS X Mavericks demo, but as it turns out, OS X Mountain Lion is going to get in on the new Safari love as well. We've actually got Safari 6.1 running here, and have included a screenshot above.

Watch this: Apple explains the changes in iOS 7 [Video]

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Corporate News, Software, Videos,

Earlier today Apple revealed iOS 7 to the world, introducing the most radical redesign to its mobile operating system since the launch of the iPhone back in 2007. Check out the video after the break to see Apple's head of design, Jony Ive, explain what went into designing the new software that will soon run on all our iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches.

Click to continue reading Watch this: Apple explains the changes in iOS 7 [Video]

Apple announces iTunes Radio streaming music service

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Corporate News, Music, Software,

Apple has just announced iTunes Radio, the new streaming music service for iOS, iTunes (Mac and PC,) and Apple TV. The service looks to compete with Pandora, and will be built right in to the iOS 7 Music app. Apple will have a bunch of curated stations available at launch, and will also allow users to create their own custom stations as well. You can give a track a star to signify that you like it, share the station with a friend, and ask for more like that song. Led Zepplin is even available, a first for streaming. iTunes Radio will be free with advertising, but iTunes Match subscribers get it completely ad-free.

Apple announces radically redesigned iOS 7: Biggest change since the iPhone was introduced

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Software,

Apple has announced iOS 7, and as expected, it is a radical redesign. And it's beautiful. In fact, it's the biggest change to the iPhone since its inception back in 2007, and it was much-needed. The new design introduced a slimmer font, flatter design on objects, while also bringing a more 3D design to the overall OS.

Jony Ive, Apple's head of design, was featured in a video talking about the overhaul. Skeumorphic interfaces are gone in the Game Center, Messages, Phone, Calendar, and others. Head past the break for a look at a bunch of the new iOS 7 features.

Click to continue reading Apple announces radically redesigned iOS 7: Biggest change since the iPhone was introduced

Xbox One launches this November for $499

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Microsoft, Video Games,

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One will be released this November for $499. The new console will launch in 21 markets initially, but Microsoft hasn't revealed all of the locales just yet. For your $499, you get the Xbox One and the new Kinect bundled in.

You can pre-order the Xbox One now!

Apple’s new MacBook Air provides all-day battery life, 802.11ac Wi-Fi

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, PC / Laptop,

Apple has announced a new update to the MacBook Air, based on the Intel Haswell platform. The new Airs provide all-day battery life, with the 11-inch model offering 9-hours of battery life, and the 13-inch model providing a whopping 12-hours. 802.11ac Wi-Fi is built-in as well, giving them support for the fastest state-of-the-art Wi-Fi. Pricing starts at $999 for the 128GB 11-inch model, and $1199 for the 256GB 11-incher. If 13-inches is more your thing, the 128GB model starts at $1099, and the 256GB model is $1299. The new MacBook Air is available today.

Apple OS X Mavericks: Maps, iBooks, Tabbed Finder, and more coming this fall

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Corporate News, Software,

Apple has announced Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks at this mornings WWDC 2013 keynote. Stepping away from the big cats theme, the new version of OS X takes on a new California-based naming scheme. Key features in OS X Mavericks include a tabbed Finder, tagging, support for full-screen apps on multiple displays, and more. AirPlay connected HDTVs can even acts as full-on monitors as well now. There's also a new, lighter font used across the OS as well.

Other technologies include App Nap, which keeps active apps optimized and background apps still available without taking up precious resources. If an app is visible, it gets power, but if it is covered by other apps and running in the background, resources for that app are reduced. Timer Coalescing is a feature which reduces CPU utilization up to 72%, and compressed memory optimizes the inactive memory in your Mac to give it better performance.

Continue past the break for more on OS X Mavericks!

Click to continue reading Apple OS X Mavericks: Maps, iBooks, Tabbed Finder, and more coming this fall

Live coverage of Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote!

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Features,

It's time! Apple is set to take the stage to kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference this morning, which means we will be getting a look at iOS 7, OS X 10.9, iCloud updates, the new Apple streaming music service, and more. It is a big morning that is gonna be packed with new hotness (and, hey, the Microsoft Xbox One E3 event is happening at the same time!), so head past the break for all the news coming out of WWDC 2013 as it happens!

Click to continue reading Live coverage of Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote!